M20.5 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- M20.5X Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired)
- M20.5X1 Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), right foot
- M20.5X2 Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), left foot
- M20.5X9 Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M20.5 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M20-M25 Other joint disorders
- M20 Acquired deformities of fingers and toes
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M20.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M20.5 ICD 10 code
Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems. Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe.
Common toe problems include :
- Corns and bunions
- Ingrown toenails
- Sprains and dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
Treatments for toe injuries and disorders vary. They might include shoe inserts or special shoes, padding, taping, medicines, rest, and in severe cases, surgery.
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